Seattle Fire Department: Fire Prevention Month Tip: Know How To Respond To A Sounding Smoke Alarm

Seattle WA

13 October, 2021

12:06 PM

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Press release from the Seattle Fire Department : William Mace October 13, 2021 Make sure your smoke alarms are working by testing them monthly. Replace batteries yearly and replace smoke alarms every 10 years or sooner if needed. October is Fire Prevention Month in Seattle and this year the Seattle Fire Department will be highlighting a new fire safety topic weekly. This week we are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms and knowing how to safely respond to a sounding alarm. Did you know?  (National Fire Protection Association) Where to install smoke alarms – Smoke alarms should be installed in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. What to do if the smoke alarms sounds due to a fire – Watch this new video made in partnership with the King County Fire and Life Safety Association. Learn more: Fire prevention and safety activities for kids of all ages courtesy of National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org – CLICK HERE for some fun!  Smoke alarm flyer from the Seattle Fire Department This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.